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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,420.76, 15,631.14 and 4,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,420.76, 15,631.14 and 4,264.76 is: 6,397.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,420.76 : 15,631.14 = 4,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,420.76/15,631.14 = 4,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,420.76x = 15,631.14 × 4,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,420.76x = 66,663,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,663,060.63/10,420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.14

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